Clean VHF/CB radio installs

Does anyone make and sell that bracket?

 

Yessir.

$46 FireStik MK-204R Adjustable SS Door Jamb Antenna Mount Mini-Kit

http://amzn.com/B000X39TQ0 I had to bend slightly and angle grind a bit so the tailgate wouldn't rub on it, but it's pretty much perfect.

 

Thanks, I put it in my wish list for when I'm ready to do the install.

 

hi Strazz,


it's hard to open the roof lining to drill the NMO hole and pass the RF coax?

Some pics of this portion of your installation?

thank's

73 '

 

Not hard, but time consuming. It's nearly identical to dropping the headliner on the second generation, so I didn't get pictures. I loosened both sides, but in retrospect I'd probably do the driver's side only and see if it works. I wanted extra space to look to make sure I wasn't going to interfere with the sunroof (there's actually plenty of room, my antenna sits above the glass when it's open). Running the coax down the driver's C pillar was pretty easy, but have some high temp duct tape on hand to secure it to the roof.

 

I think it looks good on some trucks, however I don't really want to put it back at the tailgate. I would prefer to put it up front close to the cab.

 

ok, thank's for this info! I installed my Kenwood D710 under the passenger seat, and my Taco hasen't no sunroof, I guess it will be faster.

thank's for the cue!

I am in a good way with this video ?

 

It's close. There are a few differences, but they'll be pretty obvious. Good luck!

 

I fab'd this one up in 30 minutes. *Note: full installation does include the stud mount.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-did-you-mount-your-cb-antenna.427233/

 

Here is an AWESOME way to mount your HAM...

By the way I'm using Ram Snap Links and the Clearview-Rearview Mirror Riser from Bird Dawg Industries.


http://www.rammount.com/components?facets[ball_and_socket_size][]=Snap-Link 3/4'' (Holds up to 1 lb)

http://www.birddawgindustries.com/mirror-riser.html

I will do a full write up in the coming days....

 

I do the NMO hole for a

$124 Larsen NMO2/70B Pulse Larsen 144-148/440-450 MHz Dual Band 37.25" Antenna - Black

Larsen NMO2/70B dual Band antenna


For future roof bars, I decided to put the antenna back rather than in the center. Not ideal for antenna radiation, but it is a compromise.











Inside the back roof before drill the NMO hole (OEM Shark Antenna mount)

For access inside the roof, I removed the central part of the C pillar and the rear (where are the seatbelts), only on the passenger side (central and rear)




Rock on!



NMO hole



hole inside the roof




I passed the coax on the completely back side of the seatbelt (rear passager side), not in the C pillar

To avoid harming the airbags in the top of the C pillar


C pillar passager side open












SWR in the 70cm Band



SWR in the 2m Band


I'll be back with pictures of the Kenwood D710 installation under the front passenger seat.

73'

 

The head of a Kenwood TM71a mounted on a Tech Deck.
A three inch NMO mount from Breedlove Mounts with a Larson 20/70 Antenna.



The radio is mounted in the brackets for the inverter. I removed the inverter and the first section of it's wiring harness. Speakers are two tiny Roadpro units side by side in the alcove in front of the stick shift.

 

Can you post where you mounted your speaker? I got one I gotta install looks like yours

 

Awesome write up and pictures. Look forward to more.

 

I will get a photo later today, but I put it under the dash, facing down, on the drivers side, just above my shins. I tywraped it up so you can't see it or hit it with your legs, but it is flush with the bottom of the dash. I can hear it fine and it is up and out of the way.

 

What are you using to take your SWR readings? Looks like a great way to do them!

 

it's a Bird AT-500
but it's expensive .... over $1K.... good toy for professional telecom technician..

 

I do course management for a race company so having the ability to talk with the HAM's working SAG is always great. I was using my Yeasu handheld with a small magnet mount but it became cumbersome so I decided a little upgrade was needed.. Picked up a BFTECH UV 5001 and a better Mag mount I was originally going to place it in the QI charging area but it was a bit too long and would interrupt my coffee placement. I spent some time trying different placements and finally figured out that right next to my leg was the perfect spot for me. I didn't want to drill holes so I went with heavy duty double sided 3M tape and it is holding up great even in the heat. Ran the coax straight back under the center console and back seats right out the sliding rear window So far working great and 50W is much better than the 8W I was pushing with my handheld Currently I am wired straight to the battery but I am thinking I want to put a relay into the loop so that power is only available with the vehicle on (don't want to forget to turn it off and have the battery drained)

 

Thanks, sweet to have that!